The tariff classification of a woman’s upper body garment from China.

NY M80630 March 20, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:361 M80630 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.20.0060 Mr. Roc Chen Amelotte International Corporation 1359 Broadway, Suite 808 New York, New York 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s upper body garment from China. Dear Mr. Chen: In your letter dated February 21, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. Style 3750J is a woman’s upper body garment constructed from 60 percent cotton and 40 percent acrylic knitted fabric. The short sleeve pullover has a wide and deep V-neckline that is trimmed with a ribbed-knit band. The garment bottom features a ribbed knit finish. The front of the garment provides insufficient bust coverage.      The applicable subheading for style 3750J will be 6114.20.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted: Of Cotton: Other. The rate of duty will be 10.8% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. The garment falls within textile category designation 359. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Angela DeGaetano at 646-733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division